376 Tavistock Dr, Medford, NJ 08055

Property Description

CERTIFIED LAKEFRONT VALUE + MORTGAGE RATE SUBSIDY! Backing to the prettiest part of Oliphant Lake (Oakwood) with 155 feet of panoramic lakefront, a private dock & sandy beach, this 4 BD, 2.5 bath center-hall Colonial delivers an unmatched waterfront lifestyle. Appraised independently in June at $990,000—now strategically offered at $950,000 to hand a buyer $40,000 in instant, verified equity on day one! Skip the dry-land neighborhood comparisons; this fully lakefront property also connects to public city sewer & water unlike many lake homes in Medford. Get ready to lock in your dream lake house now and move stress-free after the holidays! Set back with a long driveway & parking for 4+ cars, 376 Tavistock offers 2,566 SF of flexible indoor living space with classic charm & a truly special waterfront setting. Inside, the formal dining & living rooms feature hardwood floors & double-hung wood windows, while French doors frame the living room that could serve as a spacious office at home. The family room/den features a cozy wood-burning fireplace & brick surround, vintage beamed ceilings & large Andersen picture window like a canvas framing the lake & tree-lined views of the private fenced backyard that’s practically a bird sanctuary. The updated kitchen is both inviting & functional, with two full walls of white-finished maple Thomasville cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & Bosch dishwasher, custom granite counters & breakfast island/prep area positioned for lake views through another large Andersen picture window bringing outdoor space inside with lots of natural light. A spacious first-floor laundry room with front-loading washer & dryer is also a mudroom, complete with separate backyard entrance & access to a large 2-car garage with vintage workshop. Both the kitchen & den open to a screened backsun-room for dining with lake views, while an additional brick patio creates another inviting spot to relax or entertain. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes a deep 6x8ft walk-in closet & spa-like en suite bathroom with large open waterfall shower & built-in bench. Three additional nice sized bedrooms include double closets, & an updated hall bath features a double vanity, large linen closet, cast iron tub & subway tile shower. Bedrooms & hall bath at the back of the house—like the kitchen, family room, & screened patio below—all enjoy lake views. Additional highlights include a hallway pull-down large storage attic, a high efficiency forced-air heating system replaced during COVID, & new roof, gutters, & vinyl siding done Spring 2025. Since listing, 7 backyard trees were removed, landscaping refreshed & water heater replaced. More than a home; it’s a lifestyle. From your backyard, you can swim, kayak, paddleboard, or electric motor boat. Or, simply watch the sunsets over the water! Deer Brook Swim & Tennis Club and Medford Village Country Club are just minutes away. From ice skating in winter to the annual July 4th kayak trek down the lake to watch fireworks with friends, lake life here offers year-round memories. Medford has even more to love – with highly rated schools, quaint downtown Medford Village with shops, BYOB restaurants, microbreweries with live music & local festivals—all commutable to Philadelphia & easy ride to the shore, Pine Barrens, hiking, blueberry picking & more. Accessible to all major roads including 70, 73, 295, 206, NJ Turnpike. Lakefront properties on Medford’s larger lakes rarely become available - especially one like this. A peaceful lakefront setting, private beach & dock at a wonderful home ready for its next chapter—this truly is lake living in Medford at its best.